Job Title: Bid Manager / Senior Estimating Manager
Location: Sheffield (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent – PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100,000+ per annum (dependent on experience) + performance-related bonus
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Bid Manager / Senior Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function from our Sheffield office. This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the estimating department, driving bid strategy, and securing steel package contracts within the construction sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in business growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of competitive, high-quality and commercially sound submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the estimating team within the office
- Oversee the full bid lifecycle from initial enquiry through to final submission
- Prepare, review, and finalise detailed cost estimates for steel packages
- Develop and implement effective bid strategies to maximise win rates and profitability
- Work closely with the Managing Director on pipeline planning, pricing strategy, and business development
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients
- Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
- Attend site visits, client meetings, and project discussions as required
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing conditions
- Ensure all submissions are accurate, compliant, commercially robust, and delivered within deadlines
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven experience in estimating within the construction industry
- Strong background in bid management and tendering processes
- Demonstrable track record of winning steel package contracts
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams
- High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 17:00
Friday: 07:30 – 14:30
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£100,000+)
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Company car
- 30 days annual leave
Job Title: Bid Manager / Senior Estimating Manager
Location: Sheffield (Office-Based)
Contract Type: Permanent – PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100,000+ per annum (dependent on experience) + performance-related bonus
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Bid Manager / Senior Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function from our Sheffield office. This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the estimating department, driving bid strategy, and securing steel package contracts within the construction sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in business growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the delivery of competitive, high-quality and commercially sound submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the estimating team within the office
- Oversee the full bid lifecycle from initial enquiry through to final submission
- Prepare, review, and finalise detailed cost estimates for steel packages
- Develop and implement effective bid strategies to maximise win rates and profitability
- Work closely with the Managing Director on pipeline planning, pricing strategy, and business development
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients
- Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
- Attend site visits, client meetings, and project discussions as required
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing conditions
- Ensure all submissions are accurate, compliant, commercially robust, and delivered within deadlines
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven experience in estimating within the construction industry
- Strong background in bid management and tendering processes
- Demonstrable track record of winning steel package contracts
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams
- High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 17:00
Friday: 07:30 – 14:30
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£100,000+)
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Company car
- 30 days annual leave
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